Certified Welding Inspector Job at GMF Steel in Lakeland

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

GMF Steel Group is looking for a high-energy, experienced Certified Welding Inspector. The Certified Welding Inspector is a key asset in our plant operations to ensure GMF's standards of excellence are achieved in safety, quality, and efficiency. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Observe, inspect, and provide reports on GMF projects for compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation and construction methods, in accordance with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
• Perform structural & miscellaneous steel welding and erection inspections in accordance with AWS, AISC, and RCSC standards.
• Provide recommendations or necessary changes to the project team regarding contract plans and specification relative to all phases of GMF scope of work.
• Monitor GMF’s quality system and administer the three-phase inspection process.
• Provide surveillance at project sites and assist project team in problem resolution.
• Review and maintain qualification and performance records to assure compliance.
• Follow, maintain, and Improve GMF's AISC Certification Program.
• Liaise Between Shop, Detailing, Purchasing, and Project Teams to maintain quality AISC standards.
• Certify that all welders have met qualification and performance requirements.
• Review change orders, modifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Monitor project’s schedule.
• Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the site personnel.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Must have a CWI Certification.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of welds under the supervision of CWI. 
• Ability to verify dimensional requirements. 
• Proficient in Tekla EPM Go. 
• Ability to read structural steel drawings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel overnight and work overtime when needed.
• Familiar with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
  
• Capable of lifting at least 40 lbs.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Structural steel welding experience preferred.
• Familiar with structural steel tolerances.
  
• Perform weld inspections on structural steel.
  

 

Salary:

 

• $75,000 - $95,000/year
• Dependent upon experience
• Eligible for a Performance Bonus

 

Benefits/Perks:

 

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off

 

About GMF Steel Group:

 

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 250 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advance Certified Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.